Cayman Islands confirms its beneficial ownership register will remain accessible only to those with a legitimate interest, rejecting calls for full public access

The register is a key tool for combating money laundering, tax evasion, and financial crime, and access is limited to authorities, regulators, and financial institutions performing due diligence. Parliament also updated fees for accessing the register, including annual and single-search charges, while the Premier emphasized that this approach keeps Cayman ahead of international standards, balancing transparency with privacy and protecting the jurisdiction’s credibility in the global financial system…